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Introduction The distinction between residential and non-residential property for SDLT purposes is very important because it determines whether non-residential stamp duty with its top rate of…

The metaverse is what an estate agent might deem a ‘project’ – a ‘blank canvas’ in an ‘up-and-coming area’. That is to say that the metaverse…

Introduction to capital gains tax on divorce and separation Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can arise on the sale or other disposal of an asset if the…

Tax is payable on the purchase of shares in the UK – known as Stamp Duty on paper transactions, and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) on…

Is stamp duty different in London? No – Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the same in London as in the rest of England and Northern…

SDLT on commercial leases can be very complex. Many tenants are unaware that Stamp Duty Land tax is payable on commercial leases – and may be…

Stamp duty land tax is the tax on the purchase of properties in England and Northern Ireland. There are some circumstances where you may be able…

I was a special guest on The Property Planet podcast, in this episode, I discuss the ever-increasing complex world of Stamp Duty. We discussed the issues…

Inheriting a farmhouse can be done free of inheritance tax if it qualifies for IHT agricultural property relief. The relief applies to the agricultural value of…